Missy Higgins discography

Missy Higgins discography

Higgins performing at the Live Earth concert, Sydney in 2007
Studio albums 4
Live albums 1
Compilation albums 1
Video albums 2
EPs 2
Singles 14
Miscellaneous 6

The discography of Australian singer-songwriter and musician Missy Higgins consists of four studio albums, seven extended plays, fourteen singles and one download-only live album. In 2001, Higgins won the national Unearthed radio competition for unsigned artists with her song "All for Believing" and shortly after signed a recording contract with Eleven.[1] The following year she signed an international contract with Warner Bros.[2] She released a self-titled EP in November 2003.[3] Her debut album, The Sound of White, was released 6 September 2004. It reached No. 1 on the Australian albums chart and was certified nine times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). It contained the singles "Scar", "Ten Days", "The Special Two" and "The Sound of White".

Higgins' second album, On a Clear Night, was released 28 April 2007.[4] Like its predecessor, it reached No. 1 on the Australian albums chart and was certified three times platinum by ARIA. On a Clear Night produced three singles: "Steer", "Where I Stood" and "Peachy".

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[5]
NZ
[6]
US
[7]
The Sound of White 1 19
On a Clear Night
  • Released: 28 April 2007
  • Label: Eleven
  • Formats: CD, digital download
1 14 103
  • ARIA: 3× Platinum[9]
The Ol' Razzle Dazzle
  • Released: 1 June 2012
  • Label: Eleven
  • Formats: CD, digital download
1 24 83
Oz
  • Released: 19 September 2014
  • Label: Eleven
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
3 39
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Live albums

Title Album details
Live & Acoustic
(iTunes Exclusive)
  • Released: November 2005
  • Label: Warner Bros.
  • Formats: Digital download

Compilations

Title Album details
The EP Collectibles

Extended plays

Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[5]
The Missy Higgins EP 49
All for Believing
(US only release)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
AUS
[11]
NZ
[6]
UK
[12]
"Scar" 2004 1 20 246 The Sound of White
"Ten Days" 12 39 133
"The Special Two" 2005 2
"The Sound of White" 22
"Steer" 2007 1 On a Clear Night
"Where I Stood" 10
"Peachy"
"More Than This" 2009 N/A
"Unashamed Desire" 2012 58 The Ol' Razzle Dazzle
"Everyone's Waiting" 11
"Hello Hello" (US only)
"Set Me On Fire" [17]
"We Ride"[18] 2013 Spark: A Burning Man Story
"Shark Fin Blues" 2014 71 Oz
"Oh Canada" 2016 46 N/A
"Better Be Home Soon/Fall at Your Feet/Distant Sun" (Medley)
(with Bernard Fanning and Crowded House)
53 N/A
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

    DVDs

    Year DVD details
    2005 If You Tell Me Yours, I'll Tell You Mine

    AUS #1 (1 week)

    2007 On A Clear Night Limited CD & DVD Tour Edition

    Other appearances

    Year Title Artist Album Role
    2005 "Stuff and Nonsense" Various artists She Will Have Her Way: The Songs of Tim & Neil Finn Lead vocals[19]
    2005 "Ghost Songs" and "Paperboy" Tim Rogers and the Temperance Union Dirty Ron/Ghost Songs Performer[20]
    2005 "Moses" Triple J Like a Version: Volume One Lead vocals[21]
    2007 "Droving Woman" Various artists Cannot Buy My Soul Vocals[22]
    2007 "Moses" Various artists Sounds Eclectic: The Covers Project Lead vocals[23]
    2009 "(I'm) In Love Again" Various artists Best Is Yet to Come: The Songs of Cy Coleman Lead vocals[24]

    References

    1. Zuel, Bernard (11 September 2004), "School Of Rock", The Sydney Morning Herald, Fairfax Media, archived from the original on 23 June 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
    2. "Missy Higgins Guest Programs", rage, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), 18 December 2004, archived from the original on 10 July 2010, retrieved 7 June 2010
    3. Discography, Official Missy Higgins website, retrieved 3 March 2010
    4. Te Koha, Nui (31 March 2007), "Missy Ready For Return", Sunday Mail, News Limited, retrieved 28 April 2010
    5. 1 2 "Discography Missy Higgins". Australian charts portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
    6. 1 2 "Discography Missy Higgins". New Zealand charts portal. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 January 2010.
    7. "Missy Higgins Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
    8. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2006 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
    9. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
    10. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Albums". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
    11. Peak positions for singles in Australia:
    12. Zywietz, Tobias, "H & Claire — Hysterix", Chart Log UK, archived from the original on 10 July 2010, retrieved 5 January 2010
    13. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2004 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
    14. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2004 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
    15. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2007 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
    16. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2012 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 29 October 2014.
    17. http://auspop.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/set-missy-on-fire.html
    18. https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/we-ride-from-film-spark-burning/id711317523?i=711317556
    19. "She Will Have Her Way: The Songs of Tim & Neil Finn", Allmusic, Rovi Corporation, retrieved 5 January 2010
    20. Mathewson, Catriona (30 November 2007), "Missy Higgins and Tim Rogers Talk About Their Infamous Hug", Herald Sun, The Herald and Weekly Times (News Corporation), archived from the original on 10 July 2010, retrieved 5 January 2010
    21. "JJJ: Like A Version", Allmusic, Rovi Corporation, retrieved 5 January 2010
    22. Dwyer, Michael (17 March 2007), "Stars Sing Out In Praise Of The King Of Soulful Protest", The Age, Fairfax Media, archived from the original on 10 July 2010, retrieved 5 January 2010
    23. "Sounds Eclectic: The Covers Project > Overview", Allmusic, Rovi Corporation, retrieved 5 January 2010
    24. "Best Is Yet to Come: The Songs of Cy Coleman", Allmusic, Rovi Corporation, retrieved 5 August 2011
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